Melody
In solfege, we start with this note. (fist down low)
What is 'do'?
You can fit this many eighth notes into a measure. (4/4 time signature)
What is '8'?
Almost everyone is born with this instrument, and it can be found in a choir.
What is voice?
What is a staff?
This is Mr. Garcia's first name.
What is Gonzalo?
In solfege, this self-centered note is shown by a straight flat hand.
What is 'mi'?
A whole note has this many beats.
What is '4'?
Boomwhackers can be played on these two parts of the body.
What is hands and legs?
This symbol means to repeat.
What is a repeat sign? (two dots at the end of a measure)
Mr. Garcia has this kind of pet.
What is a cat?
When reading treble, or G clef, this note is on the second line. (second from the bottom)
What is 'G'?
We use this syllable when counting quarter notes.
What is 'ta'?
This common instrument is both a percussion and string instrument.
What is the piano?
This symbol raises a pitch by a half-step.
What is a sharp?
Mr. Garcia wears this color of clothes the most.
What is blue/black?
In solfege, these seven notes start with 'do' and end with 'ti'.
What is 'do', 're', 'mi', 'fa', 'so', 'la', 'ti'?
We use these syllables when counting eighth notes.
DAILY DOUBLE: This ancient instrument is believed to be created by stretching animal skin over a frame.
What is the drum?
This symbol determines where a note is on the staff.
What is a clef?
Mr. Garcia played this instrument in school and continues to play professionally.
What is drums/percussion?
When a note is above or below the staff, this line is what we use to extend the staff.
What is a ledger line?
We use these syllables when counting sixteenth notes.
What is 'ta-ka-di-mi'?
These are the four instrument families found in an orchestra.
What are strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion?
This symbol means to hold a note longer than written.
What is a fermata?
This is where Mr. Garcia went to university.
What is Emporia State University? (ESU)